Vitamin B6 for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is often treated by surgical means. We researched
numerous studies to determine whether there was an alternative treatment.
The following one seems to sum up one non-surgical approach.

"PURPOSE: To present the current state of 'medical knowledge,] assessment
and treatment...including the use of pyridoxine 'vitamin] B6. DATA SOURCES:
Selected research articles, texts, Websites, personal communication with
experts, and the authors' own clinical experience.

"CONCLUSIONS:...While the basic treatment of NSAIDs 'aspirin and
its spin-offs, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.,] and nighttime splints seems
universally accepted, much controversy remains. The use of vitamin B6 as a
treatment is one such controversy requiring further investigation.

Other reports pointed to hand use stress as a causative factor. One study
implicated oxygen radical activity and therefore one might assume that the
intake of anti-oxidants could be helpful. These may include the intake of
green tea, vitamins E and C, dark grapes and soy beans or tofu. Among the
sources researched were; Cochrane Database, J.R. Soc. Med., Microsurgery,
Occupational Med., Disabil. Rehab., J. Hand Surgery, Acta. Neurol. Scand.,
and others.

DETAILS: The reports on certain surgical procedures such as "single-portal
endoscopic carpal tunnel syndrome release (Agee technique)" showed that it
indicated successful outcomes. For those using vitamin B6 (unproven
efficacy) realize that B vitamins act synergistically, that is, taking a
large dose of one B vitamin may lead to a deficiency of others. This effect
may be lessened by the patient taking it along with a multiple vitamin
capsule rich in Bs or a B vitamin formula.

NOTE: As with all our reports, they are gleaned from recognized
medical journals and are not endorsed by Health Bulletin, which does not
diagnose or treat any condition.

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